Gloucester have informed players and staff that their wages will be slashed by 25 per cent and several rivals are set to follow suit, amid fears of a looming financial apocalypse.

NIK SIMON: Millions will be lost through matchday takings and broadcast rights if the league goes into long-term lock down. The epidemic could force some club finances to the brink of collapse.

The World Cup winner said his 'Aunty Jean', who was in her 80s, 'never ever ever did anything but bring sunshine in to my life', adding that she had passed away on Saturday morning.

MARTIN SAMUEL - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: Long before IOC president Thomas Bach received the call that brought the 2020 Games to an abrupt close, the Olympics were already done.

England lock George Kruis has admitted his frustration at seeing possibly his last Six Nations derailed but insists rugby players have not got it as bad as Olympic athletes.

Eddie Jones says he has the hunger to make England great having re-signed until the 2023 World Cup. As Sportsmail revealed on Thursday the Australian has extended his contract by two years.

CHRIS FOY: There has been a polarised response to the news that Eddie Jones will remain England's head coach until the 2023 World Cup. Many people are delighted. Others are aghast.

Eddie Jones is stuck in Japan due to the coronavirus outbreak where England still intend to tour in July - although it is increasingly likely the trip will be called off this month.

Eddie Jones's men were due to play two Tests against the 2019 World Cup hosts in July, but plans now appear in jeopardy after the latest announcement from the Japanese governement.

England face a packed autumn of Tests at home and abroad after RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney confirmed post-coronavirus plans. 

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY NIK SIMON: World Rugby has found itself at a revolutionary crossroads after Agustin Pichot launched a late bid to challenge Bill Beaumont in the presidential elections.

The English league champions confirmed last night they had taken advantage of the government's furlough scheme - meaning all their players' wages are now part-funded by the state.

Without the state-of-the-art medical equipment he is used to at Leicester Tigers and the England camp, Jonny May has installed a hyperbaric chamber at his home to help him bounce back from injury.

The Premier League had already warned their 20 clubs last month that they were budgeting for a £1.1bn loss because of refunds to broadcasters, ticket-holders and commercial partners.

EXCLUSIVE BY WILL KELLEHER: As agreed long before coronavirus shut down the sport, the idea next summer is that England will tour the USA and Canada while the Lions are in South Africa.

Just when you thought Justin Beiber's influence on his teenage fans could not get any bigger, he's now deciding what they should smell like.

Rose perfumes are the fragrance equivalent of the little black dress. They’re timeless, wearable day and night, elegant but still alluring.

Olay are about to launch their first ever range of professionally-inspired anti-ageing skin care, aptly called Olay Professional. The range sold out in 17 minutes in the U.S.

Face masks are the unsung heroes of the beauty world, as they immediately give skin a boost. But some now cost more than a salon facial.

I had no idea what to expect when I volunteered to go and try Ila’s Kundalini back treatment. What I received is quite hard to put into words.

Beer just got classy. So classy, in fact that I ended up being massaged and bathed in the stuff, with no hint of morning-after shame - and all this in a five-star hotel.

From achieving statement eyebrows to curing puffy eyes or turning to the dark side... Elsa McAlonan brings you the smart solutions to all of your beauty dilemmas.

Lisa Armstrong is the head make-up designer on Strictly Come Dancing and is responsible for the glamorous looks worn by the stars of the show.

Estee Lauder chairman Leonard Lauder said: 'Nail polish has become the heir to lipstick in the recession.'

The new generation of Crème Fraîche de Beauté is a range of deliciously light and moisturising skin savers tipped as the next big thing.

Despite her wardrobe remaining impeccable and smile as dazzling as ever, the Duchess of Cambridge’s bruise-like under-eye circles and puffy eyebags are showing the strain.

Having a bad hair day? Well, you’re not alone. Even the Duchess of Cambridge succumbed to an attack of the frizz last week while on the Diamond Jubilee tour.

Standing at a statuesque 5ft 8in with a slim but curvaceous size ten figure, it's unsurprising that Annabel Davis is a model. But she's also grey haired, with laughter lines.

The latest creation, which was spotted on Roberto Cavallim Temperley and Dolce & Gabbana's catwalks this season, is the perfect accessory for Christmas parties and the must-have stocking filler.

The award-winning Ayurveda Pura is in North Greenwich, south London, and it practices the ancient Indian holistic medical system of Ayurveda.

Binky, who is filming MIC in New York, says American girls really know their grooming, adding that while Brits are 'slap-dash' when it comes to applying make-up, our US sisters look sleek and glossy every day.

The Made In Chelsea star shows you how to get the simply yet sexyLipstick Boutique, here she shows you how to get the look.

This week Binky shares her top tips for autumn skincare and refreshing dried summer skin. The MIC star also shows you how to achieve the perfect Hollywood wave.

Binky opted for Hollywood waves and air brushed beauty for a night out with the girls completing the look with a £500,000 ring. She was joined by Rosie Fortescue and Louise Thompson for the evening.

Binky will be taking part in the #DareToBare campaign which encourages women to go make-up free for October. Here she shows you how to keep a bare face looking fresh.

Binky has started her Christmas shopping early this year to avoid the rush. Here she shares what the stars of MIC can expect to receive under the tree, whether scented candles or sexy lingerie.

From big and bouncy hair to flawless make-up and a gorgeous golden glow, Made In Chelsea star Binky Felstead shows you how to get red carpet ready ahead of tonight's BAFTA TV Awards!

Binky Felstead tries out a contour palette with the help of make-up artist Mikey Phillips. The technique takes too long to wear it every day but it can be a show-stopper for a night out.

Binky Felstead is currently filming Made In Chelsea in Los Angeles but she says she will be keeping a close eye on festival trends. Braids are a great solution if you have limited access to styling products.

With brands such as Vera Wang, Tom Ford and Gucci - to name just a few - all selling their wares on the website it might be worth considering the online retailer for your high-end shopping.

Physiotherapist and exercise physiologist Dr Scott Weiss says that there's often no reason to shell out for expensive massage tools, as more affordable devices can do the job jut as well.

Cuvee Beauty's founder and CEO, Rachel Katzman, shares three easy and on trend hairstyles to try this summer using her champagne infused product line.

Barrettes are more popular than ever. Creative Director of accessories brand Past Midnight, Carolina Lindo, shares the trendy ways to wear them and where to get them customized.

La Roche-Posay's Anthelios Melt-In Sunscreen Milk SPF 60 has received a perfect 100 per cent score in the Annual Sunscreen Guide by the US-based Consumer Report

Katharine Polk, who has dressed the likes of Angelina Jolie, Taylor Swift and Kylie Jenner among others, has shared her best buys from Target's Wild Fable and Original Use collections.

Sofia Richie, 20, teamed up with Los Angeles based premium swimwear and apparel brand, Frankies Bikinis, to create a 10 piece swim collection and stars in the sizzling campaign.

Women have shared their results after using the MicrodermMD, a home microdermabrasion system that sloughs dead skin cells off the surface of the skin.

IAN LADYMAN: At the end of a depressing week for our game, denials were still being heard. Not just in Bulgaria but in England too.

IAN LADYMAN: It would be nice to one day be known as the manager who finally figured how to get the best out of Mesut Ozil. Equally, it would be foolish for Mikel Arteta to waste time trying.

IAN LADYMAN: Do now have to consider that Rudiger may have been mistaken in what he thought he heard? We must have a look at how quickly the modern world rushed to judgment.